u/Responsible_Donut979

I'm extremely glad and grateful I got my buddy. Im a first time bird owner and new to bird husbandry but I spent over five months researching and making sure I was making the right decision for both me and him. I cried the day I got him because I was so happy and already loved him so much and knew I had to give him the best life possible.

Two months ago my grandfather passed unexpectedly. I was so distraught as he was my only father figure and I wanted him to see me graduate. The days after his passing I couldn't be alone, I spent to days at my partners house. I was scared to go home and be alone again with my thoughts. But Mari was there. It was almost like he knew I was grieving, he was so cuddly for like a week and just his silly presence kept me from wallowing. Im depression prone so he also kept me from sinking further in grief.

Id lay in bed for hours but he was with me, playing besids me. He helped keep my schedule consistent, waking up in time, and cleaning my room as I had to clean his cage. I would feel guilty if I neglected him just because I was sad, he relies on me and its my responsibility to care for him. He made sure I didn't have a dull day and rot for hours, I went outside with him so he can get some sun which helped me as well.

I don't think I'd be as okay as I am without him. Even if he doesn't realize how he helped me. I love my bird son and will continue to for the rest of his life. Birds are so special and amazing and everyday im glad to see posts about how other people birds are keeping them happy as well.

Mari is also almost a year old, so if anyone has any ideas how to make his bday special, I'd love to hear!

Thank you for reading! <3

I got this AC two years ago, it worked fine in the start but now in 100f weather it pumps out 90f air in my room, making it ridiculously hot. Shouldn't it be pumping cold air? Im not a handy person at all and have no clue how ACs work or if there's certain versions or anything. Especially since it was a decently priced one

I live in New England and im also wondering if there's a chance my home just isn't retaining the cold. Even with 3 ACs in and a two fans going. Others who live with me their ACs work fine and theyre older so im at a loss 😭😭 any ideas would be helpful

(Ignore how dirty it LOOKS I have two cats and a dog and dander and dust builds up quick. I promise I clean the filters and vents regularly, like once a week)

Idk if this is because its hormonal season or what but lately my birds been very nippy! I love my son and I'm not complaining too hard cause ofc hes nippy hes a bird but I think hes bored? I did everything I've seen on bird subs and online what to do. He has two foraging boxes, puzzle toys, chew toys or various textures, veggies every morning, pellet diet, training three times a week, no happy huts, no nesting boxes, etc etc. He even has a mini playground! I try to spoil him and make sure he's not bored and has multiple outlets for his energy. I even had a foraging mat coming in from Etsy (they canceled the order so imma find a new one). Is there anything else I can do? Any new toys I can introduce to him? He's also very picky about what he wants to chew at certain times, right now it's those seagrass mats and he barely touches wood, paper, or cork, and i have some sola balls already ordered. Is this normal because I know its hormonal season and he turns one next month. Is he just extra cranky cause hes finishing up his molt? He was fine for the past few months! Im at a loss 😭😭 any advice would mean the world.

Hello all! If anyone live in or close to the western part of mass (specifically holyoke/chicopee) i found this cute orange cat outside. He's not a stray, I already talked to the owner. The owner just kicks him out when the cat scratches up his furniture (which he admits is due to the fact they didn't train the cat correctly). The owner has given me permission to find a home for him as I worry for his safety roaming my neighborhood. Not only are there a ton of other strays and hes not fixed but there's also tons of traffic so I worry he'll get hurt or worst. He's very sweet, friendly, and playful. My age guesstimate is around 2 years old. If I can't find anyone for him I plan on finding a local no kill shelter as I have no room to take him in or foster him! DM me if interested!

Hello all! Newish conure owner here! I have a question. Earlier I took my bird out with the intent to take him to the park plus get ice cream with me and my partner. Where i am today it is 87° f, I brought water and seeds and I planned on opening the carrier to let him have a good breeze and not get hot in his carrier. He's growing in his flight feathers so im not worried about him flying away yet. He's also partially flight trained and usually doesn't leave my side. The park is a few minute drive from my house, so we made it to the park and parked the car but before we even had a chance to leave Marisol was doing this. I worry that he might've been panting? Or was he just being silly and playing with his saliva. We didn't end up leaving the car, my partner put the AC up higher and I quickly poured Mari some water. He took a few sips, and after positioning him so he's right in front of the AC, he stopped and shortly after started playing with his toys. Should I be concerned?

We decided to change plans and bring him back home. He was fine once we got home and stopped doing this, and this was the first time I've ever seen him do this. Ive seen posts about birds doing this when theyre bored but Mari usually just goes for his toys, the millet, or being silly at me. I was talking to him and keeping him calm as he's still getting used to car rides. Also when I picked him up to see if he was hot his feet were burning up. I also weighed him just before we left and his weight dropped to ~90 g when he's usually at 100 g. Im going to weigh him again tonight to make see if it can be considered drastic weight loss and if I need to call his vet. Sorry this is long lol he's my baby and I'm worried for him. Sorry for the shaky video we were driving.